1999 Ford Explorer Motor Problems
- 55
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 48 records
- wipers come · 15 records
- windshield wiper · 12 records
- poor visibility · 7 records
- wipers work · 6 records
- wiper motor · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Motor
While driving at various speeds windshield wipers work intermittently, making it hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. *ak
ODI 10040533
Accelerator Pedal · Catalytic Convertor · Indicator Light · Motor · Power Window Devices And Controls
Rear windshield wiper motor failed. Caused loss of visibility through back window. Rear power window motor failed. Accelerator pedal vibrates on acceleration. (usually while merging on to highways) parking brake indicator light does not always light when parking brake is active. Rattle and vibration from catalytic converter cover. *jb
ODI 10023696
Motor
Consumer states while driving at highway speed in the rain the windsield wiper motor went out causing low visability. Ph
ODI 8023989
Motor
While driving in the rain the windshield wiper went out causing low visability. Ph
ODI 8023985
Air Bags · Electrical System · Latch · Motor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: noticed problems with vehicle on september 1, 2002. There was an electrical problem because the light for the air bags was always on. The windshield wipers turned on and off by themselves. This happened so often that it could cause an accident. Took vehicle to the mechanic for the brakes because they were making noise, and had to pump the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak the driver's side power…
ODI 10137206
Motor
The rear wiper motor failed on this vehicle at 46,000 miles. The dealer replaced the defective motor for a nominal charge even though the vehicle was out of warranty. The reason for this consideration was the high frequency of failure of this component. The date of this replacement was july 26, 2001. The replacement motor failed today, june 30, 2002, at 64,000 miles. I was in a heavy thunderstorm at the time and was…
ODI 763667
Motor
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at speeds of 60 mph in intense rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the interior lights, power locks and 4-wheel drive system failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the windshield motor was replaced. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10322835
Motor
Windshield wipers operate intermittently while driving. Windshield wipers turned on and off at will. *ak
ODI 755257
Motor
While driving windshield wipers could come on unexpectedly. Windshield wiper motor had been replaced before, but problem still occurs. *ak
ODI 860851
Motor
Windshield wipers would turn on even in off position or when turn signal was being used. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak
ODI 886044
Motor
Windshield wipers will come on intermittently by themselves with switch in off position, causing a distraction to driver. *ak
ODI 855488
Motor
The rear wiper repeatedly fails to operate at random intervals. Turning on the rear wiper simply results in the wiper doing absolutely nothing. It doesn't move or anything. One minute it will work and the next minute it won't. (note also that there was a recall issued by ford for the front windshield wiper which is not listed in your list of recalls on your website.) thank you. *ak
ODI 725509
Motor
Windshield wipers start autonomously, run for a few cycles and stop. *ak
ODI 717771
Motor
Intermittently windshield wipers automatically operate. When the blinkers are applied the windshield wipers operate. Will not operate on high unless the blinkers are on. The dealer has been notified. *ak
ODI 847525
Motor
Part has been on order to correct this problem for several months. Dealer says ford has not shipped them. With the rainy weather coming i need windshield wipers that will work when needed. At this time they do not work consistantly. They turn on when going over a bump, when signaling to change lanes, and on 9/8/99 i needed the fast speed and the fast speed did not work. A "module" is needed on this car and 20 others…
ODI 711286
Motor
Windshield wipers will not work.ealer has been contacted, and stated that the part needed a gem module that controlvarious electronic parts. *ak
ODI 845700
Motor
WINDSHIELD WPIERS ARE NOT WORKING. *AK
ODI 843815
Motor
Several months after purchase the vehicle's windshield wipers would commerce to operate without the switch being activated. However, on july 20, 1999 the windshield wiper module was replaced, on august 16, 1999 the windshield wipers failure almost resulting in collision. Problem was never corrected, problem still exist. *yc
ODI 548330
Motor
Windshield wipers fail continually in rain, no replacement part (module) available at this time to rectify. Mjs
ODI 547885
Motor
Windshield wiper comes on without warning. Activator asy was replaced at 11990, three months after purchase, but the problem still occurs to this day. Rear wiper would not work and the motor was replaced at 23493 miles, opprox. 6 months after purchase. I still have problems to this day. The reason the vehicle has not returned for repairs is the great inconvenience that takes place anytime a ford repair shop is…
ODI 749009
Motor
Windshield wipers come on without application, sometimes the wipers stop working in the middle of operation. And sometimes the wipers will not come on at all. Manufacturer/dealer have been notified about the problem. Part has been ordered to correct problem. *ak
ODI 845496
Motor
Windshield wipers working with switch in the off position. Dealer notified and informed consume rthat the manufacturer is aware the problem, but they do not know how to correct the problem at this time. *ak
ODI 842845
Motor
Would be driving vehicle when the windshield wipers would fail to work properly. Would come on by themselves. Whenever its raining, wipers would stay in low position & not high. This caused the driver to have very poor visibility. Been to dealer & mechanic could not correct problem. * ak
ODI 848361
Motor
Windshield wiper self activate continually, the gem module replacement is not available to rectify problems at this time. Mjs
ODI 548430
Motor
Windshield wipers only work on low speed, and come on without warning. Dealer can't fix problem. *ak
ODI 842973